Trains

• Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto

  So far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ont., Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Quebec, Ontario billionaires join bidding for Via HFR electric train deal

  Global News learned that in 2023 federal officials planned to pay up to $20 million to each bid group for their 'compliant' high-frequency electric railway proposals - win or lose.

  Investigations

  Aug 23, 2024
  
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• Air Canada, TGV train company join group bidding for high-frequency fast rail project

  A consortium bidding to become the developers of VIA's new high-frequency electric train network has added two new partners, and it's triggering questions.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2024
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• From interruptions to communication breakdowns, REM train service hits 1-year mark

  The all-electric and fully automated REM rail service is celebrating its one-year anniversary — but there have been plenty of problems.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2024
• Via Rail paid $11 million in bonuses amid travel delays and losses

  VIA Rail handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives and staff, even though 40 per cent of its trains were late last year, newly released documents show.

  Canada

  May 28, 2024
• New plans in place to reduce noise of Montreal REM trains

  The two measures are supposed to make the trains three to 10 times quieter to the human ear.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
• Lack of parking poses big problems for REM riders on South Shore

  The free spaces and paid spots at the Panama station fill early in the morning. People looking to park later often use an adjacent  lot, but it's private and reserved.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracks

  Many people living near the tracks of the REM train line to the South Shore complain the noise remains a major disturbance and is diminishing their quality of life.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
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• Work continues to finish Montreal West train station

  Crews are building a pedestrian access where train riders can get to all three platforms from a new entrance on Sherbrooke Street.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Final dry test runs of all electric REM trains on South Shore underway

  The future line is supposed to make the trip between Brossard and downtown in 15 minutes with trains running every 2.5 minutes during rush hour.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023